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Social media management has become a strategic necessity for social and community organizations to enhance the effectiveness of public relations activities in the digital era. This community service program aims to strengthen the digital communication capacity of members of the Indonesian Doctors’ Wives Association (IIDI), Surakarta Branch, particularly in managing social media as a public communication channel. The training was conducted offline and combined theoretical sessions, technical demonstrations, and hands-on practice covering content strategy, basic photography, Canva-based content creation, content calendar development, and management of Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok accounts. Evaluation was carried out using pre-test and post-test instruments to assess participants’ improvement. The results show a significant increase in all competency indicators, especially in content creation, content scheduling, and social media administration skills. Participants also produced their own digital content as part of the practical assessment. Post-training support was provided through a WhatsApp group to ensure continued knowledge sharing and skill development. Overall, the program demonstrates that practice-oriented training can effectively enhance the digital communication competencies of social organizations and strengthen their public relations functions. This initiative is expected to serve as a replicable model for similar organizations seeking to optimize their social media engagement.

The development of information technology has driven the need for digital literacy skills that include not only technical aspects, but also critical thinking skills, visual communication, and digital ethics, which are very relevant for students. This study aims to explore the use of Canva as a means to redesign digital literacy information into infographic format by students of the Islamic library and information science (IPII). The method applied is descriptive qualitative with data collection through semi-structured interviews and observations. The findings of this study show that students can combine digital literacy content with attractive and communicative visual designs using Canva. Despite facing several obstacles such as limited premium features and dependence on internet connections, students still feel that Canva is an efficient and easy-to-use tool. This study emphasizes the importance of strengthening the curriculum that combines digital literacy and visual design to support students' communication skills in the digital era. The practical implications of this study encourage universities to provide training on infographic design and access to technology-based design platforms.

The development of information and communication technology has brought significant changes in the world of education, encouraging educational institutions to adopt more innovative and relevant learning methods. This article discusses the implementation of Canva graphic design application training at Madrasah Aliyah Muhammadiyah Pekanbaru, which aims to improve the creativity and digital skills of grade XII IPA students. This activity was carried out through an interactive theoretical and practical approach, allowing students to not only learn about graphic design, but also apply that knowledge in real projects. The results of the training showed high enthusiasm from students, as well as significant improvements in their technical abilities and creativity. Evaluation of student design work indicated that the hands-on learning method was effective in improving digital literacy. These findings provide important insights into the potential of technology in creating a dynamic and innovative learning environment, and can be a reference for other community service programs aimed at improving digital competence in education.

Abstract, In recent years, there have been challenges faced by MTs Al Abraar in an effort to improve student learning outcomes, especially in creating creative and innovative learning. The partners involved in this program are teachers at the Al-Abraar Tandem Hilir Private Middle School, Hamparan Perak District, where the main problem experienced by partners is the lack of knowledge in using IT in creating creative teaching materials. Therefore, the solution offered is to provide training in creating creative teaching materials to improve teachers' knowledge and skills in creating, using and optimizing the use of Canva. The location for implementing this program has been discussed with partners, namely at the Al Abraar Tandem Hilir Private Middle School located at Jln. Listrik Emplasmen Tandam Hilir I, Hamparan Perak District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra. This program consists of stages of preparation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. In implementing this service, the team implemented the in-house training method. In the implementation of the training, the community service team provided tutorial materials on the use of Canva which would be carried out for 2 meetings (2 meetings per material) and carried out alternately with a duration of 120 minutes each. Training activities on this were carried out on August 8-9, 2024 offline with lecture methods, direct training, discussions and questions and answers. The results of this activity can be seen that the participants of the activity can recognize and can create creative teaching material designs using Canva and its supporting features and are used in teaching. The sustainability of this program can be measured by the existence of teaching materials made using Canva.

This Community Service aims to provide assistance to the people of Karangtawar Village, especially farmers, by providing training in digital marketing, packaging and branding of existing agricultural products. The method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR) where in our actions we involve the community so that solutions to existing problems can be identified. The results of Community Service are Digital Marketing training in the form of: Creating Social Media Facebook, Instagram and e-Commerce Platforms such as Shopee, Lazada. Packaging takes the form of: product packaging that is more attractive than before in order to increase sales results and people's income. Branding takes the form of: creating a brand logo for agricultural products using the CANVA application to be implemented in Karangtawar Village, Laren District, Lamongan Regency.

In today's rapidly growing technological era, teachers need to develop digital skills, especially in the creation of learning media, because their creativity is needed. Understanding digital literacy in education teachers can more easily fulfill the needs of their tasks in the process of teaching students. In addition, the students involved in learning using digital literacy will develop skills that are in line with the times. The seriousness and desire of SDN Bantargebang 02 teachers is very high, especially in learning digital literacy and utilizing media such as the Canva application which can help make the learning process more interesting. However, to improve the quality of teachers, the availability of facilities that support the needs such as special training or workshops to learn this digital application is needed. The current curriculum paradigm needs adaptation which takes time. Senior teachers who must adapt to the changing times in education era 4.0 require government attention to improve the quality of teachers through facilities and field support. 

Graphic design has become a necessity in various areas of life, including branding and website design. Nowadays, graphic design has become an important part of various sectors of life, especially to support the economic and marketing sectors. Therefore, graphic design visual arts abilities and skills are very necessary. This is an opportunity to equip young people with graphic design skills. The results of a survey conducted by the service team showed that Medan city teenagers have a high interest in graphic design art. So real efforts need to be made to equip Medan city teenagers with graphic design skills. Therefore, in this community service activity, graphic design training and assistance was carried out using the Canva application to increase the creativity of Medan city teenagers. The method of implementing community service is in the form of lectures providing material directly by resource persons to partners.

Current learning after the pandemic is more towards the Hybrid learning method where this method combines online learning with face-to-face learning. In this learning, interactive learning media is needed by teachers. Prezi application is a software for internet-based presentation (SaaS). In addition to presentations, it can also be used as a tool to explore and share ideas on a virtual canvas. It is superior because this program uses the en:Zooming User Interface (ZUI), which allows Prezi users to zoom in and out of presentation media. The partner problem is that teachers at Madrasah Aliyah Miftahul Huda Mijen Demak still need training and assistance in making interactive multimedia. Therefore, the community service team at the Faculty of Language and Culture, University of 17 Agustustus 1945 Semarang conducted intensive communication with the manager of the MA Madrasah Aliyah Miftahul Huda to find solutions to these problems. There are three methods applied in this service, namely Presentation, Demonstration, and Practice Method. Presentation method is applied in the introduction of the Prezi Application, its benefits, and its application in making interactive learning media, Demonstration Method regarding the operation or use of the application and Practical Method where teachers practice directly making interactive learning media according to their respective subjects. After this service, teachers can position and use learning media as a needed component of a learning process. Learning media has an important role in increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of learning. Teachers are always required to be able to develop and use learning tools available in schools in accordance with current developments.

Today there are various kinds of social media for business. Some examples social media for business including Facebook, Youtube, Blogs, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat. From a variety of social media that are often used by business actors is facebook. Facebook users in Indonesia reach 129.9 million in early 2022. This figure is derived from advertising reach sources Facebook to Indonesian users. Thus, the percentage of users Facebook in Indonesia is equivalent to 46.8 percent of the total population in early 2022. In the world of marketing, social media plays an important role is very important in building a strong customer base for a brand. One of the biggest in Indonesia, of course, is Facebook. In to increase marketing channels, there are recommendations for tools and software Free Facebook marketing at its best. We don't need to spend money to subscribe or buy existing Facebook marketing tools is wrong one is Facebook Canvas.